ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound tenderness indicates potential peritonitis or appendicitis, a critical finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The client is allergic to iodinated contrast dye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone premedication can prevent allergic reactions in clients with contrast dye allergies, even though MRA typically uses gadolinium, not iodine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hourly urine output monitoring detects early signs of graft dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a guaiac smear sample from a client for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine can contaminate the sample, leading to inaccurate occult blood test results.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The transparent dressing over the insertion site requires replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique is required for PICC dressing changes to prevent infection.